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after long including
term storage
and of
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vehicles
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‘Compressor
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to ‘run-in’
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compressor
to
ensure
the
refrigerant
oil
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not
exit
the
compressor
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and
flow
directly
into the air
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these filters may alter the induction noise, our testing has concluded there
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around
the compressor
the of
compressors
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of this type
on a Lotus
vehicle. In ensuring
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internal
components
are
fully
lubricated.
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this
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part will not be covered by this warranty and may invalidate the complete vehicle warranty.”
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reduced
air conditioning
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fuel learns
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the aftermarket
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of
diagnostic
trouble
codes,
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of
the
compressor
assembly
and,
in
extreme
circumstances,
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and fault
seizure
internal
compressor
components resulting catastrophic compressor damage.
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